A Black Mass
The Black Mass, sometimes referred to as the "Satanic Mass", is a rite in Christian mythology that is supposed to bestow the "blessings" of Hell and it is widely recognized and known to be practiced and and even "praised" by devil-worshipping cults.
Description[]
This ceremony mostly involves participants and celebrators wearing black vestments such as long dark robes. The naked back of a woman often serves as an altar, and a validly consecrated host is generally used to intensify the mockery. The rite commonly incorporates other elements of satanic magic such as philters or abortifacients.
It is characterized by the inversion of the Trinident Mass by the Catholic Church. The ritual is regarded as the abominable copycat opposite of Mass (liturgy), the Mass used to worship The Devil, while the Mass ceremony regarded by Western Christians including Catholics as its most important sacrament designed to exalt God.
Overview[]
Although the Black Mass itself is erroneously associated with witches and witchcraft, it does play a distinct part in witchcraft history. During the middle ages (often referred to as the "dark ages") and in the midst of the witch-hunt mania, many people were accused of participating in these ceremonies as witches and heretics.
It is quite doubtful if any, but only a few witches, ever participated in the "celebrations". As it was to shown, the Black Mass was more of a ceremony that attracted the more wealthy and educated dissenters of the Church. Also, it has no association with modern witchcraft because most neo-pagan witches do not believe in The Devil or nor do they worship him.